Periagoge
Scenario

When self-monitoring becomes self-defeating

My smartwatch tracks my stress levels and seeing the numbers makes me more stressed about being stressed.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Quantified awareness can paradoxically increase the very states it aims to regulate.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhist contemplative computing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.